New local retailer offers trendy, inexpensive clothing

February 27, 2009 • Elisabeth Bishop  
Filed under News Briefs

     O Mo Mo!, a clothing store aimed at teens and thrifty shoppers, opened November 1 in the Old Mill District. Located in the space that formerly housed Aerosoles, O Mo Mo! features a rainbow of fun, feminine clothes and accessories.

     Named after a Korean expression meaning “wow”, the store offers youthful, edgy clothing with a focus on dresses and bright colors. The cozy space, decorated in hot pink and orange, is packed with an eclectic mixture of clothing, from scarves and camisoles to party dresses.

     This is owner Monica Brown’s first retail business. She opened O Mo Mo! in response to what she calls a “dearth of shopping” in Bend.

 

     “I couldn’t find young, fresh styles at an affordable price,” said Brown.  “It seemed like all the clothes in Bend were expensive and not stylish. Everything I buy for (O Mo Mo!) I would wear myself.”

 

     The prices at O Mo Mo! are appropriate for a teen budget. Dresses range from $19 to $40. The sweaters cost about $35, while T-shirts go for $15 and tank tops for $9.

 

     Her store is comparable to Forever 21, a national chain of clothing stores that features edgy clothing at a low cost. However, most of the clothing at O Mo Mo! is made in the United States, while Forever 21 sells clothing made in China.

 

     O Mo Mo! is currently open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.